White Arrow

# White Arrow Dive Site Description

White Arrow is a premier diving destination located off Waigeo Island in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. This Pacific Ocean site in the Halmahera Sea offers exceptional underwater experiences for intermediate to advanced divers.

The dive features dramatic underwater topography with walls and slopes descending to depths of 30-40 meters, suitable for experienced divers. White Arrow is renowned for its vibrant coral gardens, including healthy hard and soft corals that form spectacular formations.

Marine life encounters are abundant and diverse, featuring schools of jacks, snappers, fusiliers, and occasional reef sharks. Divers frequently observe Napoleon wrasse, barramundi, and colorful reef fish navigating the coral structures. The site’s strong currents bring nutrient-rich waters, attracting larger pelagic species.

Visibility typically ranges from 15-30 meters depending on conditions, with optimal diving during dry season months. The site’s combination of stunning geological features, thriving coral ecosystems, and prolific marine biodiversity makes White Arrow a must-visit location for divers exploring Raja Ampat’s world-class underwater realm.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Australian Trumpet Syrinx aruana tgosliner

Blue-tailed Monitor Varanus doreanus martin_the_mako_kostal

Multilined Puffer Arothron multilineatus anastasialouhenapessy

Broadclub Cuttlefish Ascarosepion latimanus r_lai

Estuarine Halfbeak Zenarchopterus dispar brutledge

Purple-lined Nembrotha Nembrotha purpureolineata brutledge

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)